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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, College—The Ghost of False Hope.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mel say he appears on the outside in high school?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Serene.
(c) Comical.
(d) Happy.

2. How does Mel describe Noni?
(a) As outgoing and zealous.
(b) As shy and insecure.
(c) As quiet and humble.
(d) As open-minded and accepting.

3. When do Mel and Lyla kiss for the first time?
(a) On a small boat.
(b) On Mel's 21st birthday.
(c) On Lyla's 21st birthday.
(d) After the marriage ceremony of Lyla's sister.

4. What does Mel say did not exist at the time of his attending church camp?
(a) Information for young gay boys.
(b) Gay rights.
(c) The religious right.
(d) Homosexuality.

5. What does Mel say his relationship to his father is like when Mel is younger?
(a) He felt afraid of his father.
(b) Close but Mel could not confide in the man.
(c) He felt alienated from his father.
(d) Very close.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image does Mel have in his mind from Noni's words?

2. In what religion was Mel raised?

3. In what capacity does Mel serve in his high school?

4. How does Mel feel when Lyla asks him to dance?

5. What does Mel worry would happen in the locker room?

(see the answer key)

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